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DNA Favorites Blog
This is Richard Hill, founder of DNA Favorites. I don't write long, detailed blogs. My blogging style matches that of my website: clear, concise summaries with links to learn more.
I typically share these posts to my DNA Favorites Facebook page and to my RichardHillDNA accounts on Bluesky, X,and LinkedIn. You can follow me in whatever medium you prefer.
Aug 12, 2026
Woman Gets Adopted for a Second Time After Finding Her Biological Dad
A man and the 46-year-old daughter he didn't know existed for most of his life were preparing to celebrate a special Father's Day together, thanks to a DNA discovery.
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Aug 10, 2026
Ancestry Updates DNA Match Relationships
To provide more precise and accurate relationship predictions, the AncestryDNA test has been updated to better understand how people are connected. Learn which relationships are affected and why they changed.
Aug 07, 2026
Half-Siblings Discovered thru DNA Lead to Lawsuit
Lawsuit alleges former OBGYN inseminated woman with his sperm without her consent, while she was seeking fertility treatment from him in the early 1980s.
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Aug 05, 2026
DNA Leads to Long Lost Dad after 57-Year Search
A woman who spent a lifetime trying to track down her lost dad finally found him, thanks to a DNA detective.
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Aug 03, 2026
An Explosion of New Tree Tools
Jonny Perl of DNA Painter provides a great overview of the many web-based tree tools for family history and genetic genealogy.
Jul 31, 2026
Accidental DNA Test Revealed Three Brothers
When his niece received an extra DNA test, this adopted man learned for the first time at age 64 that he had three brothers who grew up less than an hour away.
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Jul 29, 2026
The Reinvented 23andMe
There are many new features at the DNA testing company 23andMe. Plus, many of their best tools require a subscription. Kitty Cooper shares her experience in this blog post.
Jul 27, 2026
Women Bond as "Sperm Sisters"
Natasha, Gemma and Helen grew up believing they knew who their dads were. Decades later, DNA tests revealed they were all conceived by the same Welsh sperm donor.
Jul 24, 2026
Compare the Best DNA Tests for Genealogy
An independent comparison of the strengths and limitations of AncestryDNA, 23andMe, FamilyTreeDNA, MyHeritage DNA, and Living DNA.
Jul 22, 2026
A Rare But Plausible DNA Discovery
Lots of men find out through a DNA test that they are not the father of their child. But what if it was the woman who discovered she was not the mother?
Jul 20, 2026
Surprise: This McGrath Isn't Irish
For decades, many adoptees were never told about their adoption. Now their children are taking DNA tests and discovering surprises in their family trees.
Jul 17, 2026
Chromato: A New DNA Comparison Tool
This new tool from YSEQ generates a fast and detailed comparison between two DNA files. You can try it here.
Jul 15, 2026
Helping Korean Adoptees Find Biological Families through DNA
This mixed-race daughter Korea tried to send away is helping adoptees return home. She now heads 325KAMRA, a nonprofit organization.
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Jul 13, 2026
Need a Speaker on a DNA Testing Topic?
If you belong to a library or genealogy group, I have five different presentations on genetic genealogy, including my updated "Comparing DNA Ethnicity Estimates".
Jul 10, 2026
Making the Best of a Huge Error
The couple in an IVF embryo mix-up reached a custody agreement with their infant daughter's biological parents.
Jul 08, 2026
DNA Testing for Adoptees
Family Tree DNA provides a great summary of the adoptee experience and what DNA testing can do for adoptees seeking their roots.
Jul 06, 2026
Uncovering Famous Family Secrets
Henry Louis Gates Jr. explains how "Finding Your Roots" navigates shocking ancestry revelations and guest privacy.
Jul 03, 2026
The Best Tools for Working with DNA Matches.
To work more effectively and efficiently with genetic matches, use the best features of each testing company and some outstanding tools developed by others.
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Jul 01, 2026
The Intriguing Paternal Lineage of Michael Jackson
Follow the genealogical research that connected the King of Pop’s paternal ancestry to a centuries-old European bloodline rooted in colonial South Carolina.
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Jun 29, 2026
A Father and Daughter Talk About Their Reunion
DNA testing led Ed to discover a surprise daughter. Listen to the father and daughter share their story in this great podcast episode.
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Jun 26, 2026
Why She Bought 23andMe Back With Her Own Money
After taking her company private, 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki opens up about the high-stakes decision to buy back the DNA-testing giant with her own capital.
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Jun 24, 2026
Christopher Columbus DNA Analysis
A new DNA analysis of the remains of several direct descendants of Christopher Columbus may have revealed a history-changing truth about the explorer’s origins.
Jun 22, 2026
Need a Speaker on a DNA Testing Topic?
If you belong to a library or genealogy group, I have five different presentations on genetic genealogy that I update regularly.
Jun 19, 2026
New in Ancient Origins
This new feature of the MyHeritage DNA test lets you discover your genetic proximity to 32 notable figures whose DNA was recovered from archaeological remains.
This site is designed for educational purposes only. The author is not engaged in rendering medical or legal advice.
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